We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. 

Your Weather Planner

Expect increasing clouds Wednesday with warm highs in the 80s.

An area of low pressure will track north along the coastline and arrive in the area early Thursday morning. Rain will likely impact the Sandhills before making it into the Triangle, but the heaviest rain may stay south and southeast of the Raleigh area.

Get the full forecast for areas across the state: Charlotte | Triad | Triangle | Coastal | Mountains

Today's Big Stories

1. Rip currents: A hidden danger from tropical systems

When you think of tropical storm or hurricane dangers, you may think of high winds, heavy rain and storm surge. One risk you may not think of is rip currents. The danger not only occurs when a storm is near the shore — storms also cause rip currents when they are well off the coast.

2. Former Solstice East resident speaks out on treatment centers as Asheville Academy faces scrutiny

Asheville Academy has come under intense scrutiny after two children died by suicide last month. The therapeutic boarding school formerly known as Solstice East said it has decided to close and had arranged for all students to leave by May 31, a spokesperson said Tuesday. For those who attended Solstice East, like Katelyn Lipkind, the news is deeply personal.

3. Activist reflects on protests in Charlotte after George Floyd's murder 5 years ago

It's been five years since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officers. Protests erupted across the country, including in North Carolina. A Charlotte activist reflected on what that time was like in the city. There’s currently a class action lawsuit against the city and police department for damage during one of the protests. 

4. U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, a sign labor market remains resilient

The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies in April, up from 7.2 million in March. Economists had expected openings to drift down to 7.1 million. But the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — fell, and layoffs ticked higher.

5. Interest in buying electric vehicles hits 6-year low, AAA survey finds

Even as more models come on the market, fewer Americans are interested in buying electric vehicles, according to a new survey from the American Automobile Association. Just 16% of U.S. adults surveyed in March said they are very likely or likely to purchase a fully electric vehicle for their next car. It was the lowest level of interest in EVs recorded by the poll since 2019.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

  • Princess Lilibet celebrates 4th birthday
  • 24th Tribeca Festival including film screenings, industry events and premieres
  • Islamic Hajj annual pilgrimage to Mecca begins
  • Sentencing for man convicted of murder in fatal stabbing of Cash App founder
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein recently made a trip to New York City to meet with “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert. Stein told the South Carolina native that western North Carolina is back open for business, eight months after Hurricane Helene.